Local teacher publishes her own children's book

2:24 AM,
May 5, 2013

Melissa Clemens hold her book 'Marshmallow Toes.'

Written by

Jennifer L. Manfrin
Correspondent

Melissa Clemens, of Somerset, has combined her love of children, writing and family memories to begin writing children's books that not only appeal to the imagination but also teach valuable lessons.

Her efforts have resulted in her first self-published book.

"Marshmallow Toes," published in February, tells the story of a young boy who refuses to listen to his mother's request for him to clean between his toes, and what would happen if they turned into marshmallows. His mother uses a unique plan to get her son to tidy up. ...